We worship at 10:00 am at Kennicott Park (4434 S. Lake Park Ave.) or online. Masks are optional. We offer Kid City children’s ministry for nursery – 5th grade; they are also welcome to remain in the service.
Children are essential participants in the life of our church. They are not the future of the church, they are the church today! Parents and caregivers can expect children’s classes for Pre-K – 5th grade and nursery for the little ones during the sermon portion of the service. On the first Sunday of each month our children remain in the worship service and there will be a children’s message. 6th-12th grade youth also participate in a weekly gathering on Sunday evenings at our Ministry Center. Please email Pete Blodgett, Director of Discipleship for Children and Youth. with any questions for or more information.
Sunday Worship Service Livestream
Our current livestreaming service has developed a number of technical issues which make the viewing experience inhospitable. Beginning Sunday, July 28, we will place the livestream on hold. If you are interested in helping the church explore better ways to stream our Sunday services, please email admin@newcommunitycovenant.com. In the meantime, our sermon podcast is updated weekly and can be found on any podcast platform or on our website.
New Giving Options
In addition to online giving, giving at the welcome table, or mailing your offering to the Ministry Center (3627 S Cottage Grove; Chicago, IL 60653), there are now have two more ways to give: download the Church Center app to manage your giving or text any dollar amount to 84321. Thank you for your generosity!
Friday Facility Prayer Call | 7:00-7:15 AM
Join us on Zoom each Friday morning as we pray for our search for a permanent facility.
Pinedos Going Away + Married party | Sunday, July 28; 2:00-8:00 PM
Our newlyweds Jair and Briana Pinedo are moving to New Haven, CT on August 10th and are inviting everyone from New Com to come by for a casual gathering from at their place. It will be a potluck style for sides etc, but they’ll be providing the main dish—carne asada tacos. Come for five minutes and a hug, for the whole afternoon/evening or anywhere in between. Whether you’re new or old here, we’d love to see you! (4823 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609)
Journey | Various times and days over the summer
Journey is our gathering for 6th-12th grades where we grow in community and in God’s Word together. . We would love to see your student there! Reach out to Pete Blodgett for more details.
Summer Community Dinners | August – mid-September
Sign ups are open! Our Community Dinners are a great way to meet and get to know more folks in the church. Check your calendar and sign up to Just Show Up! See the opportunities here.
PATS (Prayer Around The Schools) | Saturday, August 3; 9:00 AM
We’ll meet at Kennicott (4434 S. Lake Park) and then pray while walking around our neighborhood schools. Sign up to attend a couple times over the next few months.
No August 1st Sunday Potluck
Be sure and sign up to help with the Fun Fair and for a Summer Community Dinner…sign up sheet in announcement above!
Summer Book Discussions | August 20; 7:00 PM
We invite you to register for our summer book study as we read Marva Dawn’s Keeping the Sabbath Wholly, a book that aligns beautifully with our church’s focus on embracing the Sabbath in 2024.
Hearts Aligned: A Speed Dating Event for Christian Singles | Friday August 23; 7:00 PM
Hearts Aligned is a speed dating event for Christian Singles ages 30-45 who are open to meeting new people in a warm, welcoming and respectful environment. We will facilitate engaging conversations, ice breaker activities and offer refreshments and light bites. If this event is for you, we hope to see you there! RSVP link coming soon! Hearts Aligned is not a ministry of New Community, but its organizers belong to our church. Register here.
1st Sunday Potluck | Sunday, September 1; after service
For this potluck the theme is Tacos, Taquitos and Tamales. Sign up here to bring something!
Community Prayer Night | Wednesday, September 4; 6:30-7:45 PM
Join us at the King High School Amphitheater (4445 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago). We’ll gather with our family from Glorious Light, Bethesda and Bright Star for an evening of worship and prayer. Bring your own chairs or blankets.
Fall Bike Ride | Saturday, September 21; 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Save the Date for our Fall Bike Ride! Email Pastor Kevin for more information.
Volunteering with Young Life South Side
Are you interested in mentoring high school or middle school kids on the Southside of Chicago? Ready to be as impacted as you make an impact on young lives? Looking for Christian community? Consider volunteering with Young Life South Side Chicago by filling out this interest form and we will get back to you!